File 032230
ABC News Producer Requests Meeting to Discuss Epstein Case and Presidential Candidates (File 032230)
Email from ABC News investigative producer Matthew Mosk to attorney Martin Weinberg requesting an off-the-record meeting to discuss the Jeffrey Epstein case and its connections to former President Clinton and Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign.
Summary
On January 20, 2016, ABC News investigative producer Matthew Mosk contacted attorney Martin Weinberg requesting a meeting to discuss background research on the Epstein case for a story on the major presidential candidates. Mosk specifically noted that both former President Clinton and Donald Trump had been mentioned in connection with Epstein and sought to understand the case's current status and Epstein's dealings and interactions with both men. The request was marked as high importance and sought an off-the-record conversation at Weinberg's earliest convenience.
From: Martin G. WeinbergSent: 1/21/2016 12:18:58 AMTo: jeevacation@gmail.com,Subject: Fw: Meet?Importance: HighFrom: Mosk, MatthewSent: Wednesday, January 20, 2016 6:08 PMTo:Subject: Meet?Mr. Weinberg —I am a reporter with the ABC News investigative unit. We are gathering background research on the major candidatesfor President.Seeing that both former President Clinton and Mr. Trump have been mentioned in connection to the Jeffrey Epsteincase, I am interested in better understanding the case, it's current status, and any information that could help explainMr. Epstein's dealings and interactions with both men.I would very much appreciate the chance to meet and discuss this subject in an off the record conversation at yourearliest convenience.Please let me know if that would be possible, and if so, when and where we could meet.Many thanks,MatthewMatthew MoskProducer, ABC NewsW°r1Mobile:HOUSE OVERSIGHT 032230